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Offline Eupher

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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #25 on: May 09, 2009, 01:45:20 PM »
For me, what it boiled down to was this:

I was ready to quit smoking. Ready, willing and able.

A lot of people who profess they want to quit and don't, really don't want to quit - they just want to play at quitting.

So, for whatever reason, whatever the time frame, whatever the circumstances, you have to ask yourself:

"Am I ready? Am I really ready to quit smoking?"

If the answer is yes, and it truly does have to be 'yes', then take the gloves off and do what has to be done.

Millions of people have quit - for good.

Do you want to join those ranks?

I did. And did.
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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #26 on: May 09, 2009, 03:42:41 PM »
I quit a two pack a day habit cold turkey a little over 5 years ago. The first three weeks was filled with all kinds of nasty black tar coming out of my lungs. That was a major wake up call as to what I was doing to myself. About 3 months later I raced my daughter up 5 flights of steps in a parking garage. I was jumping two and three steps at a time. When I reached the top I stood there and realized that I was not even winded. That is when I knew there is no way I could ever let myself smoke again.
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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #27 on: May 09, 2009, 04:43:58 PM »
Happy to hear about that. I don't have any success stories outside of saying that my sister quit six months ago, but I wish you well. :)
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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #28 on: May 09, 2009, 04:53:27 PM »
Good luck ASDF.

Chatix helped me quit.  But one word of caution, for some like me, it's like being an alcoholic.  If you have just one butt, you end up a full time smoker again.

I had quit for almost a year; I had a celebratory smoke with my SIL when my grand daughter was born.  Big mistake.  WHAM>>> back to smoking a pack a day just like that.....
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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #29 on: May 10, 2009, 04:03:58 PM »
Good luck asdf! I quit 17 years ago cold turkey when I found out I was pregnant. Prior to that I had a couple unsuccessful quit attempts. You can do it dude, may the schwartz be with you! 
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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #30 on: May 10, 2009, 05:49:01 PM »
I chew a piece of Nicorette after sex.
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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #31 on: May 10, 2009, 06:40:49 PM »
Quote from: RobJohnson on May 10, 2009, 05:49:01 PM
I chew a piece of Nicorette after sex.

I stick the piece [of gum] behind her ear during sex.
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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #32 on: May 10, 2009, 08:59:01 PM »
3 days today.

Still staying strong. :)
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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #33 on: May 11, 2009, 01:27:44 AM »
Quote from: dutch508 on May 10, 2009, 06:40:49 PM
I stick the piece [of gum] behind her ear during sex.

 :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I used to smoke during sex, but the ashtray kept falling off her ass.  :evillaugh:
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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #34 on: May 11, 2009, 01:48:16 AM »
Quote from: asdf2231 on May 09, 2009, 09:27:35 AM
The quiting of the smokes (Day two Yay ME!  :yahoo:) is to help facilitate exercising and diet to help deal with the type 2 Diabetes that I was diagnosed with. Well, deal with that too. NEEDED to quit for other reasons.

This last week has been an excersize in realizing that sometimes God shouts. :)

There ain't no sensation in the world like the Holy Ghost grabbing you by the short hairs at the back of your neck and shouting, "THIS WAY, DUMBASS", in your ear.  It doesn't happen often, but when it does, you know it.

Keep up the good work Dave.  We're rooting for ya, and prayers for your success are in the "up" pipe.
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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #35 on: May 11, 2009, 08:24:18 AM »
I wanna thank you guys.

This last week was one of the longest, best and worst weeks of my life and every little bit has helped.

Just thanks. :)
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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #36 on: May 11, 2009, 08:33:59 AM »
Hang in there man. Try visualization techniques. I did that and it really helped. Just imagine a DUmmie tripping and falling into a hole or something everytime you don't smoke. :-)
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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #37 on: May 11, 2009, 10:55:55 AM »
Prayers and good thoughts of encouragement continuing <<<<hugs>>>>
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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #38 on: May 11, 2009, 07:29:49 PM »
http://www.mwilden.com/QuitTime/index.html

This is a cool little program to keep track of your non-smoking progress. It gives you an idea of what you've done for yourself by quitting.



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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #39 on: May 12, 2009, 01:26:47 AM »
Quote from: asdf2231 on May 11, 2009, 08:24:18 AM
I wanna thank you guys.

This last week was one of the longest, best and worst weeks of my life and every little bit has helped.

Just thanks. :)

Keep moving forward and don't look back!
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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #40 on: May 12, 2009, 09:56:40 AM »
Quote from: Randy on May 11, 2009, 07:29:49 PM
http://www.mwilden.com/QuitTime/index.html

This is a cool little program to keep track of your non-smoking progress. It gives you an idea of what you've done for yourself by quitting.


DUDE!

Thanks a ton!
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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #41 on: May 21, 2009, 12:01:01 PM »
14 days now.

According to the little smoke-ender meter I have saved $169.51.

still going strong.
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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #42 on: May 21, 2009, 12:58:05 PM »
Quote from: asdf2231 on May 21, 2009, 12:01:01 PM
14 days now.

According to the little smoke-ender meter I have saved $169.51.

still going strong.

 :cheerleader2: :cheerleader2: :cheerleader2:


proud on you!!!


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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #43 on: May 21, 2009, 05:47:11 PM »
Quote from: asdf2231 on May 21, 2009, 12:01:01 PM
14 days now.

According to the little smoke-ender meter I have saved $169.51.

still going strong.

You should start noticing the improvement in your breathing soon.  I did after about 2 or 3 weeks.

Congrats on the mile stone.
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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #44 on: May 21, 2009, 07:47:51 PM »
 hang tuff. I still find myself patting my pocket every once in a while even after 2 years..
 

   oh , by the by....I have saved about $10,000 since I quit..


 Good luck bud..
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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #45 on: June 16, 2009, 10:53:36 AM »
40 Days.


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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #46 on: June 16, 2009, 10:55:31 AM »
Quote from: asdf2231 on June 16, 2009, 10:53:36 AM
40 Days.


:)

I'd say the worst is over. The urges will become fewer and less intense. Keep on keepin' on!  :II:
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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #47 on: June 16, 2009, 11:05:08 AM »
Quote from: asdf2231 on June 16, 2009, 10:53:36 AM
The first 40 Days.


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Fixt.....Hang in there.
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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #48 on: June 16, 2009, 01:21:08 PM »
I am proud of you!  I had to go cold turkey 11 years ago and it sucked balls soooooooooooo hard.  I only dream that I am smoking maybe once a month now.  It is amazing the death grip those things can have on a person's mind.
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Re: I quit smoking.
« Reply #49 on: June 16, 2009, 02:14:38 PM »
Keep up the great work, Sir!
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